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Some aspects of the statistics of Near-Earth Objects

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2006

J.R. Donnison*
Affiliation:
Astronomy Unit, School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road
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Abstract

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The distribution of Near-Earth Objects, in particular Near-Earth asteroids is examined using maximum likelihood methods. These are analysed with respect magnitudes, taxonomic classes and to their orbital distances. Comparisons are made with the distributions of main-belt asteroids and short-period comets.

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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2007

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